Section 4 of The Sikkim Model Schools Act, 2025 — Objectives and Functions of the Model School
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- (1)The following shall be the objectives and functions of the school, namely:-
- (a)recognizing, identifying, and nurturing each student's unique abilities, sensitizing both teachers and parents to foster holistic development in academic and non-academic aspects;
- (b)providing flexibility so that learners can choose their learning paths and programs, allowing them to chart their own life journeys based on their talents and interests;
- (c)eliminating rigid distinctions between arts and sciences, curricular and extracurricular activities, vocational and academic streams to foster integration among different areas of learning and remove hierarchical barriers;
- (d)providing a multi-disciplinary and holistic education encompassing sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities and sports to prepare students for a diverse world and uphold the unity of knowledge;
- (e)emphasizing conceptual understanding over memorization and exam-oriented learning;
- (f)promoting creativity and critical thinking to encourage logical decision-making and innovation;
- (g)instilling ethics and human values such as empathy, respect, cleanliness, democratic spirit, service orientation, respect for public property, scientific temper, liberty, responsibility, pluralism, equality and justice;
- (h)promoting multilingualism and harnessing the power of language in teaching and learning;
- (i)developing life skills such as communication, cooperation, teamwork, and resilience;
- (j)emphasizing regular formative assessment for learning rather than summative assessment thus discouraging a culture focused solely on coaching for exams;
- (k)leveraging technology extensively in teaching and learning to overcome language barriers, enhance access for students with disabilities and improve educational planning and management;
- (l)emphasizing respect for diversity and the local context in all curriculum, pedagogy and policy, recognizing education as a concurrent subject;
- (m)ensuring full equity and inclusion as fundamental principles guiding all educational decisions to support every student's success in the education system;
- (n)ensuring curriculum synergy across all levels of education from early childhood to school education to higher education;
- (o)recognizing teachers and faculty as central to the learning process, prioritizing their recruitment, continuous professional development, creating positive work environments, and improving service conditions;
- (p)highlighting outstanding research as essential for excellence in education and overall development;
- (q)fostering a deep connection to and pride in India's rich, diverse cultural heritage, ancient wisdom and modern knowledge systems and traditions;
- (r)affirming education as a public service and recognizing access to quality education as a fundamental right for every child, necessitating substantial investment in a robust public education system and promoting genuine philanthropic and community participation; to appoint and retain highly qualified and dedicated teachers who are committed to teaching and mentorship providing students with guidance and inspiration.